{
  "id": 1091512,
  "title": "SCoR Vijayawada division records ₹4,894 crore revenue in first four months: DRM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/scor-vijayawada-division-records-4-894-crore-revenue-in-first-four",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:58:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scor-vijayawada-division-records-4894-crore-revenue-in-first-four-months-drm/article71350084.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vijayawada division of South Coast Railway, which encompasses Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Guntakal divisions, has achieved a Gross Originating Revenue of approximately ₹4,894 crore during the first four months since its formation, according to Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya. During Independence Day celebrations, Sonakiya announced this figure, sourced directly from the SCoR General Manager.\n\nFreight loading reached 32.084 million tonnes, contributing to a freight revenue of around ₹3,343 crore. Passenger fares generated about ₹1,356 crore, with a total passenger traffic of approximately 58.61 million. Additionally, Sonakiya highlighted that 76 special trains were operated, and 408 extra coaches were attached to accommodate the surge in passenger demand.\n\nThe festivities commenced with Sonakiya hoisting the national flag and receiving a guard of honor, followed by participation in the 80th Independence Day celebrations alongside Additional DRMs Konda Srinivasa Rao and P.E. Edwin, along with various senior railway officials. They paid homage to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence. Following the ceremony, medals and meritorious certificates were awarded to 18 students from Jack and Jill, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Icon Public School, and Bharat Scouts and Guides, who excelled in essay writing, painting competitions on 'Vande Mataram' and 'Freedom Struggle' topics, as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Family members of railway officials and staff also took part in the celebrations.",
  "summary": "Taking part in the Independence Day celebrations, Mohit Sonakiya says freight loading touched 32.084 million tonnes, generating around ₹3,343 crore revenue",
  "key_points": [
    "Vijayawada division of South Coast Railway reports ₹4,894 crore revenue",
    "Freight loading reaches 32.084 million tonnes",
    "76 special trains and 408 extra coaches operated"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}